East Ellijay, GA 30540
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About This Branch
Why Choose 1st Franklin? ¹
1st Franklin Financial has proudly served Georgia communities for more than eight decades. You might say that the Peach State is in our DNA. After all, with more than 100 locations, we’re here when folks across the state need financial assistance. If you live in Gilmer, Pickens, or Fannin counties, our branch in East Ellijay is where to go for smart financial solutions. You’ll find us at 91 Highland Drive, Suite 106, in the Highland Crossings Shopping Center with Cato Fashions, Sally Beauty, Dollar Tree, Bealls, AT&T Store, Big Bear Bar & Grill, Walmart, Bojangles, Shane’s Rib Shack, Wendy’s, El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant, Zaxby’s, and Bank OZK. We have plenty of parking at our East Ellijay branch, as well as wheelchair accessibility for your convenience.
Just a short distance from Ellijay, Talking Rock, Cherry Log, Jasper, and Blue Ridge, 1st Franklin Financial in East Ellijay offers personal installment loans to help you pay off medical, home repair, and other expensive bills…and even fun events like weddings and vacations. Our Loans for Living™ personal installment loans allow you to borrow up to $15,000–you can even get your money the same day you apply thanks to fast approval times (you can cash your loan check at your bank or at a local check-cashing business). And when you make your monthly loan payments on time, you can improve your credit.
Once you’re ready to apply for a personal installment loan, fill out our convenient online application. You can also stop into the East Ellijay branch between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, or between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm on Wednesdays to speak with a friendly loan expert–just remember to bring multiple forms of ID, proof of income, and proof of residence. Questions? Call us at (706) 276-4620.